Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Johnson County RFD #1

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.rfd1.com

My Training:

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II, IFSAC Firefighter II, IFSAC Firefighter I, IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations, Instructor I, Arkansas Fire Academy Advanced Firefighter, First Responder, Basic Life Support CPR Instructor, VFIS Instructor, and Community Emergency Response Team Instructor. JFIS I and II

About Me:

I live and breathe the fire service, especially public education. It's my life's passion.

Day Job:

I spend the entire day from sun up to way past sun down doing projects to help my department and to help promote fire safety.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.childrensbookauthordaynahilton.blogspot.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service to help protect my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

To help keep my community and fellow firefighters safe.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The number of firefighter deaths each year is unfortunately so very high. Lack of funding is also a challenge facing responders.